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Cost and Convenience Drive Online Learning Demands

Online delivery of certification programs, particularly those offering a ‘live’ component, is the first choice of IT solution providers. Classroom training incorporating an online element ranks a firm second. And with industry analysts predicting a $21-billion e-learning market by 2008, vendors are paying attention. Learn more.

Reflections from CSTD's Executive Director

Lynn Johnston provides her personal perspective on the Canadian learning and performance landscape.
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Workplace skill improvement is a critical goal for most forward-thinking companies. I am certain that ASTD's initiative in applying and interpreting employee assessments, and planning appropriate learning and performance interventions will prove to be a valuable resource for corporate trainers.

Organizational change is a given in today's work world. Downsizing, mergers and acquisitions, technology upgrades, and process modifications are part and parcel of this change. What sometimes gets overlooked is the human side of managing change. This week's news feed offers some solid strategies for keeping the employee focus on inevitable change.